My bad...64-42.
Bottom line...less TD's (despite having a great receiver) and more INTS.
That TD/iNT ratio is false.
My bad...64-42.
Bottom line...less TD's (despite having a great receiver) and more INTS.
not really a fan of the funchness pick... he's just a worse kelvin benjamin
though u could argue you just need big receivers with a wide catch radius to make up for cam's accuracy
He's apparently pretty quick (had a poor combine and ran a 4.4 on pro day) and can cause mismatches in the slot. I like the pick after some evaluation.
You like every pick after some of your Professional evaluation.
Let's just say the pick doesn't make us worse.... our #2 last year was Jerricho Cotchrey. Good receiver.. not a #2.
Does give you height. Though he is too much like Benjamin. I think that will cause issues at least in the first year until Funchess figures out the game. You guys needed D help and OL help. But then again who in the league besides the Cowboys can say they have an OL.
I look forward to having Cam be completely healthy this year, and if Funchess has the speed people says he does, he will help us tremendously. Our WR core went from being very shallow to actually pretty decent. Funchess is looked as being our #1 after next year. We have a few speed guys like Ted Ginn that is familiar with our system and Philly Brown who has potential. I don't know too much about Jared Boykin, other than he played very well in GB two years ago. So we'll see.
I'm concerned about Oher getting the nod at LT... pretty sketchy if you ask me.. but if he's ANY better than Byron Bell (not hard IMO) we will be okay. I also really like the signing of Charles Tillman. I know he's dealt with injuries, but it seems like Bears fans were sad to see him go, telling Panthers fan he was still pretty productive when he played. I don't see much of a weakness anymore on our D other than Roman Harper. We will see. Our record last year didn't really indicate this team's potential IMO... 12-4 the year before and finished strong last year.
Later today I'm going to post a depth chart and rate them in my opinion.
he ran a 4.47 and a 4.53 at his pro day which is fine. but its not the straight line speed, he doesn't have quickness or wiggle to separate when he cuts for a route. i just think he fills the same role benjamin does.
panthers got unlucky in the draft though, all the round-1 worthy OT's got picked before they were on the board, and Green-Beckham and Devin Smith were both taken right before they were on the board to grab Funchness. i think jaelen strong woulda been a better pick at WR than funchness
They are probably better off playing him at TE. 2 TE sets are pretty effective if used the correct way. He seems to think he's a WR but he's NOT. But, they may move him around in multiple positions. But ultimately, I see him as a TE.
Predicted starting line-up and good back-ups going into 2015:
QB: Cam Newton
RB: Jonathan Stewart, Cam Artis-Payne
FB: Mike Tolbert
WR1: Kevin Benjamin, Jerricho Cotchrey, Philly Brown
WR2: Devin Funchess, Stephen Hill, Ted Ginn Jr.
TE: Greg Olsen, Ed son
LT: Michael Oher
LG: Andrew Norwell
C: Ryan Kalil
RG: Trai Turner
RT: Mike Rimmers/Daryl Williams
Analysis: Most knew what the Panthers bring to the table every Sunday, with the Panthers running game being the main focus, and this year might not be much different. With Cam, Jonathan Stewart, and Mike Tolbert leading the way, the Panthers might not miss DeAngelo Williams as much as expected. That also could be true thanks to the emergence of Cam Artis-Payne during the OTA's. Payne was argued to be a big-time draft steal, and the Panthers believe he will produce immediately. He will also be wearing the famous #34 that DeAngelo wore during his career. The Panthers are also hoping to build on the late season passing attack that Cam showed after struggling in the mid-season with injury and an inexperienced O-line. The Panthers picked up Devin Funchess in the second round, another big 6'5 receiver that has impressed in OTA's as well. The receiver race is the biggest watch during training camp, as the Panthers picked up several additions that made their corp go from below average, to pretty deep. After Benjamin, Funchess and Cotchrey, there is a 4-5 main race for the final positions. Although it was clear at first Ted Ginn making his return to Carolina after a career high year two years ago would have the spot, Stephen Hill has made huge plays during OTA's to think he will make the roster. On the O-line, Oher at LT is the biggest question mark. The Panthers, however, feel very comfortable on the OL, due to the experience the young linemen had during last years post-season run. Daryl Williams, rookie out of OU, looks to challenge for the RT spot, as the right side is actually fairly strong for Carolina this year.
Grade: B
If Carolina can stay healthy (particularly Jonathan Stewart) there is no reason to think Carolina can't excel in the NFC South and finish with a 10-6 or 11-5 record.
LE: Charles Johnson
DT: Kawann Short, Colin Cole
DT: Star Loutilelei, Dwan Edwards
RE: Frank Alexander, Kony Ealy
WLB: Shaq Thompson
MLB: Luke Kuechly
SLB: Thomas Davis
CB: Josh Norman, Melvin White
CB: Charles Tillman, Ben Benwikere
SS: Roman Harper, Robert Lester
FS: Tre Boston
Analysis: There's no secret that Carolina's front 7 is the key to their team, and this year will be no different. The D-line and LB's had 40 sacks last year, in a "down" year. They struggled early in the year, but really put it together in the final 9 weeks after it was clear Greg Hardy wouldn't be returning. The biggest question mark is a RE, finding out who will replace Hardy. So far Frank Alexander, who missed 12 games last year due to suspension will have the spot. Kony Ealy, second year out of Missou, is also finding his groove. At LB, the Panthers somehow got stronger, drafting athletic LB Shaq Thompson, who can also come in at safety like a Kam Chance-type player. At DB, the Panthers have struggled the past couple years. However, towards the end of the year rookies Melvin White, Tre Boston, and Bene Benwik really strived and helped the Panthers make the post-season. The Panthers signed Charles "Peanut" Tillman from the Bears this off-season, and they believe he can show production at the number 2 CB. Josh Norman is looking to break out into the elite CB status, after a fantastic year. He held #1 WR's to just over 50 yards per game last year including Julio Jones, Calvin Johnson, etc. Bene Benwik excelled last year, but they believe would be better suited as a nickle this year. Tre Boston is a promising prospect for Carolina at safety. Roman Harper is on the hot seat, after a mediocre year last year, as there are players fighting him for his position. He did lead Carolina in INT's last year.
Grade: A-
Carolina's D has always been one of the top D's, but with the addition of Shaq Thompson and the young CB group showing promise towards the end of the year, there's no reason to think Carolina cannot maintain a top 5 D going into the next season.
another grim year for the Panthers receiving group
Another year of the receivers getting thrown under the bus for 's failure as a quarterback.
I'll be a real as I can be.
at Jax,,,win
Houston...win
New Orleans..win
at Tampa Bay,,,win
bye...let's say 3-1
at Seattle...loss
Philly...loss
Indy...loss
Green Bay...loss
three home games there, will win one of them.
So...4-4
at Tenn..win
Washington...win
at Dallas (turkey day)....loss
at New Orleans..win/lose???
Atlanta..win
at NYG..loss
at Atlanta...loss
Tampa Bay...win
How about...10-6/9-7?
Stephen Hill tore his ACL in the first practice. Definitely a bit disappointed. He had size and speed to be a great 2/3 receiver.
http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-pan...s-1st-practice
http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-pan...-about-nothing
Benjamin has been one of the most impressive players at camp thus far, not to mention Boykin.. where does he show up on my depth chart above ^^
"my depth chart"
philly brown
jerricho cotchery
i'm sure benjamin looks amazing compared to any other WR on that roster
Keep on deflecting when you have no clue what you're talking Boykin forgetting about Olsen this is a smash mouth run-first team
talking trash about a common problem in OTA's... On the first day
taking a WR in round 1 last year and round 2 this year and still wont be a good passing team
So tired of those so ing unrealistic about a team because....I like um.....sheesh!!!!!!!!! KEEP IT REAL!!!!!!!!!
The Panthers will win about 9/10 games because they play in a division, they will do nothing.
My Niners will be lucky to win 8, that's keeping it real.....O=K?
Hey stupid start another Avante Betting Tracker Thread, ok? Funny watching you ...ah, yeah, you're winning $$$$.....hahahaha!!!! Talk about a big fail, there it was.
What the are you talking about? The Panthers have been trending up ever since Cam put on a uniform. Two years ago the division was on par with the West. That's just as relevant as saying the South is because of last year.
anddo not compare the garbage 9ers to Carolina.. Carolina has a young foundation and is trending up.
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